No Breast Tenderness During Pregnancy

"I am six weeks pregnant and my breasts are not sore at all. Should I be worried?"

Most moms-to-be will worry about something over the course of their pregnancy — and for some women, a lack of symptoms can seem like a cause for concern, too.

In general, breast growth and the pain that can come with it are caused by surging hormones, a build-up of fat and an increased blood flow to the area. But because every pregnancy is different, every pregnant woman's symptoms are different. Some women have breast tenderness as soon as a few days after conception, whereas others don't experience it until weeks later. For some, the soreness starts early and stays late — for others, it starts late and doesn't last very long at all.

It's really hard to "feel" pregnant in the early months before you're showing and feeling the baby move. So I completely understand your concern! Soon enough, you'll start feeling some symptoms (in other words, be careful what you wish for!), but if you need more reassurance, you can always check in with your doctor. In the meantime, don't worry — consider yourself lucky!

Heidi Murkoff is the author of the world’s best-selling pregnancy and parenting series, What to Expect, that began with What to Expect When You’re Expecting. She is also the creator of WhatToExpect.com and founder of the What to Expect Foundation.

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What to Expect When You're Expecting, 5th edition, Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel.